Welcome to another bloomin’ wonderful episode of Words Unravelled. This time, Rob and Jess are discussing the origins of all manner of flower name.
🌻Which flower makes you wet the bed?
👁️Which flower’s name means “day’s eye”?
🌹What is the origin of the word rose?
🥒What did Jess name her cucumber plant?
These questions answered – and many more – in this anthology of horticultural etymologies.
Merriam-Webster’s flowers that sound like insults: https://www.merriam-webster.com/wordp…
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By Jessica Stewart on February 7, 2025
It’s amazing what this artist is able to create with spray paint.
North Carolina-based graffiti artist JEKS ONE is known for his hyperealistic portraiture. Often accomplished on a large scale, these murals show JEKS ONE’s incredible mastery of spray paint. His work is all the more impressive when one realizes that not only is he self-taught but that he also only picked up painting again about 10 years ago after a career in music.
My Modern Met stumbled upon his work during 2024’s Miami Art Week, when founder and editor-in-chief Eugene Kim visited the Kobra Art Park and had the chance to see his work.
“As I was walking down the streets of Wynwood, a gorgeous mural by JEKS ONE immediately stopped me in my tracks. It was immediately clear how much talent this artist had,” recalls Kim. “A woman with a red rose covering her eye and a golden halo around her head was displayed for the entire world to see and enjoy.
“The colors, contrast, and details were outstanding. I’ve since looked into his work further, and I can say that I’ve only become more impressed. JEKS ONE wears his heart on his sleeve and stands up for what he believes in, and his artwork is at the highest level. We look forward to seeing more from JEKS ONE as he’s one to watch and follow.”
After Miami, we had the chance to catch up with JEKS ONE while he was in between mural commissions. Read on for My Modern Met’s exclusive interview, where he shares how his artistic career began and what drew him to hyperrealism. […]
Read on: Self-Taught Artist Masterfully Spray Paints Large-Scale Portraits
Plants are far more sophisticated than we once thought. They can communicate, recognize family members, and even react to music. Without a brain or nervous system, they interact with their environment, send warning signals, and form alliances with animals. Some even mimic insects to ensure pollination. Science is only beginning to uncover the true intelligence of the plant world.
Documentary: Invisible Nature TALKING PLANTS
Directed by: Thierry Berrod
Production: Mona Lisa Production
#PlantIntelligence #NatureSecrets #GreenCommunication #Botany #PlantScience #EcoWisdom #NatureMysteries #FloralSignals #PlantsTalk #Biodiversity
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Known for their briny flavor and phallic shape, geoduck clams can cost up to $30 a pound. The geoduck industry is worth $55 million in British Columbia, with about 90% of sales coming from China. But with China’s slowing economy, could the geoduck industry be at risk of losing its biggest market?
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